The University of New Mexico main campus in Albuquerque remains closed after a deadly shooting early Friday morning, July 25.The remainder of the shelter in place order has been lifted as of 4 p.m. UNM police say they received a report of a shooting at the Casas del Rio complex on 420 Redondo Drive at the UNM campus. Police say when officers arrived they found two people had been shot. One person was found dead and the other received non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect was taken into custody by state police in Los Lunas. No suspect description has been provided. Additionally, UNM Police conducted a ‘staged, tactical evacuation’ of campus. Police are advising those on campus to not move locations without UNM Police direction. New students were staying on campus at the time of the shooting. The students were at UNM for new student orientation that was scheduled for Thursday and Friday. Amid the investigation and then-manhunt, UNM President Garnett Stokes sent the following letter to the campus community: Dear Lobos, I writing to you at this hour with a heavy heart following the tragic events that occurred on The University of New Mexico’s Albuquerque campus in the early morning hours.Here is what we know at this time: law enforcement confirmed that multiple shots were fired in the early morning in our Casas del Rio student housing. The shooting resulted in the death of one individual and the injury of another, who is currently being cared for at a local hospital. The identities of both the deceased and the injured individual have not yet been released.State and local law enforcement, including UNM Police, remain on the scene and the area has been secured. The suspect remains at large, and members of law enforcement continue to pursue the suspect and actively investigate the incident. The safety of our campus and our community remains our utmost priority, and out of an abundance of caution, the University immediately closed the Albuquerque central campus and initiated a shelter-in-place order. The campus remains closed for the day, and there will be an increased law enforcement presence on and around campus in the coming days. We understand this incident may be especially distressing for new students and their families who are here this week for orientation. We want to assure everyone that we are fully committed to your safety and well-being. Future orientation activities will continue, with additional support in place. I am deeply saddened by the loss of life and horrified by this act of violence in our campus community. Our thoughts and prayers go to the loved ones and friends of those lost and injured. This is certainly a difficult moment, and it’s okay to feel overwhelmed, angry, or afraid. The University of New Mexico offers our community support, including for students through UNM Student Health & Counseling Services, 505.277.3136, and TimelyCare; and for faculty and staff through Counseling, Assistance & Referral Services, 505.272.6868. Please reach out to speak with someone if you need help. We will continue to provide you with updates via email and through our official social media channels in the hours and days ahead. Out of respect for those affected by the tragedy and to protect the integrity of the ongoing investigation, we may be limited in sharing some details and we appreciate your understanding and patience as the situation develops. On behalf of the entire UNM leadership, I want to thank our campus and Albuquerque police, first responders, and staff who acted quickly to ensure student and community safety. Even in the face of horror and sadness, the Lobo community remains united and as strong as ever. We will continue to care for each other, to lean on one another, and work tirelessly to ensure our campus remains a safe and caring community for all. Please take care of yourselves, and each other. Garnett S. Stokes

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —

The University of New Mexico main campus in Albuquerque remains closed after a deadly shooting early Friday morning, July 25.

The remainder of the shelter in place order has been lifted as of 4 p.m. UNM police say they received a report of a shooting at the Casas del Rio complex on 420 Redondo Drive at the UNM campus.

Police say when officers arrived they found two people had been shot. One person was found dead and the other received non-life-threatening injuries.

The suspect was taken into custody by state police in Los Lunas. No suspect description has been provided.

Additionally, UNM Police conducted a ‘staged, tactical evacuation‘ of campus. Police are advising those on campus to not move locations without UNM Police direction.

New students were staying on campus at the time of the shooting. The students were at UNM for new student orientation that was scheduled for Thursday and Friday.

Amid the investigation and then-manhunt, UNM President Garnett Stokes sent the following letter to the campus community:

Dear Lobos,

I writing to you at this hour with a heavy heart following the tragic events that occurred on The University of New Mexico’s Albuquerque campus in the early morning hours.

Here is what we know at this time: law enforcement confirmed that multiple shots were fired in the early morning in our Casas del Rio student housing. The shooting resulted in the death of one individual and the injury of another, who is currently being cared for at a local hospital. The identities of both the deceased and the injured individual have not yet been released.

State and local law enforcement, including UNM Police, remain on the scene and the area has been secured. The suspect remains at large, and members of law enforcement continue to pursue the suspect and actively investigate the incident.

The safety of our campus and our community remains our utmost priority, and out of an abundance of caution, the University immediately closed the Albuquerque central campus and initiated a shelter-in-place order. The campus remains closed for the day, and there will be an increased law enforcement presence on and around campus in the coming days.

We understand this incident may be especially distressing for new students and their families who are here this week for orientation. We want to assure everyone that we are fully committed to your safety and well-being. Future orientation activities will continue, with additional support in place.

I am deeply saddened by the loss of life and horrified by this act of violence in our campus community. Our thoughts and prayers go to the loved ones and friends of those lost and injured. This is certainly a difficult moment, and it’s okay to feel overwhelmed, angry, or afraid. The University of New Mexico offers our community support, including for students through UNM Student Health & Counseling Services, 505.277.3136, and TimelyCare; and for faculty and staff through Counseling, Assistance & Referral Services, 505.272.6868. Please reach out to speak with someone if you need help.

We will continue to provide you with updates via email and through our official social media channels in the hours and days ahead. Out of respect for those affected by the tragedy and to protect the integrity of the ongoing investigation, we may be limited in sharing some details and we appreciate your understanding and patience as the situation develops.

On behalf of the entire UNM leadership, I want to thank our campus and Albuquerque police, first responders, and staff who acted quickly to ensure student and community safety. Even in the face of horror and sadness, the Lobo community remains united and as strong as ever. We will continue to care for each other, to lean on one another, and work tirelessly to ensure our campus remains a safe and caring community for all.

Please take care of yourselves, and each other.

Garnett S. Stokes